Chikadapur - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Chikadapur is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Hungund and around 65 km from Bagalkot. Hire-shingangutti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikadapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikadapur is 598991. The village covers a total geographical area of 1092.11 hectares and falls under the 587125 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chikadapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hungund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikadapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikadapur village had a total population of 1,749 people, including 865 males and 884 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 82.47% and female literacy at 52.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikadapur

Chikadapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikadapur

Chikadapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Chikadapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Chikadapur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikadapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikadapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikadapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikadapur village are given below:

FAQs about Chikadapur